Article ; Online: Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding zoonotic diseases among cat and dog owners in Bangladesh.
Preventive veterinary medicine
2024 Volume 226, Page(s) 106166
Abstract: The close relationship between human and companion animals like cats and dogs raises public health concerns regarding the potential transmission of zoonotic diseases in Bangladesh. The study aimed to evaluate the cat and dog owners' knowledge, attitudes, ...
| Abstract | The close relationship between human and companion animals like cats and dogs raises public health concerns regarding the potential transmission of zoonotic diseases in Bangladesh. The study aimed to evaluate the cat and dog owners' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and risk perception concerning zoonotic diseases for designing effective interventions and reducing disease transmission. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 480 pet owners in various region of Bangladesh. For data collection, a structured, closed-ended questions were implemented. The data collection was anonymous and individuals were chosen through a random selection method. Responses were classified to evaluate comprehensive knowledge, using a threshold value of ≥65%. Quantitative score was created to measure Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices, and these scores were divided into categories of good and poor knowledge, positive and negative attitudes, as well as correct and incorrect practices. The analysis included the application of both descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis. The findings showed that females made up more than half of the survey participants (55.2%), with the predominant pet owned being cats (73.1%). Overall, only a small portion (21.25%) of the survey respondents demonstrated good knowledge about the topic as measured by a dichotomous outcome. A larger proportion of participants (84.58%) exhibited a positive attitude towards zoonotic diseases. However, when it came to correct practices, about one-third (29.79%) of performed satisfactorily. It is noteworthy that 90.4% of the participants exhibited a high level of understanding regarding the transmission of rabies through dog bites. The knowledge and practices of owners were markedly impacted by their education, occupation, and geographic location. Furthermore, 48.1% identified 'social media' as their primary source of information, and 80.0% regarded vaccination as a preventive measure. The study reveals gaps in knowledge and practices of risks regarding zoonotic diseases among pet owners in Bangladesh. It is crucial to implement focused educational initiatives and preventative measures to effectively tackle gaps in knowledge concerning zoonotic diseases and to avert potential infections. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Female ; Animals ; Humans ; Dogs ; Cats ; Male ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Bangladesh/epidemiology ; Zoonoses/prevention & control ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Dog Diseases/epidemiology ; Dog Diseases/prevention & control ; Cat Diseases/epidemiology ; Cat Diseases/prevention & control | |||||
| Language | English | |||||
| Publishing date | 2024-03-07 | |||||
| Publishing country | Netherlands | |||||
| Document type | Journal Article | |||||
| ZDB-ID | 43399-8 | |||||
| ISSN | 1873-1716 ; 0167-5877 | |||||
| ISSN (online) | 1873-1716 | |||||
| ISSN | 0167-5877 | |||||
| DOI | 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2024.106166 | |||||
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